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The Forge Community Church

Also known as: Mendlesham Christian Fellowship, Mcf

To advance the Christian faith and to relieve persons who are in conditions of need and hardship or who are aged or sick.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the Christian faith and to relieve persons who are in conditions of need and hardship or who are aged or sick.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£446,871
Latest Expenditure
£431,815

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 96.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£446,871
£431,8150 / 200
2024
£439,746
£455,8540 / 146
2023
£389,273
£390,3040 / 100
2022
£356,657
£433,4710 / 100
2021
£378,657
£413,9550 / 100

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Frequently asked questions about The Forge Community Church

What does The Forge Community Church do?

To advance the Christian faith and to relieve persons who are in conditions of need and hardship or who are aged or sick.

How much income did The Forge Community Church report in 2025?

The Forge Community Church reported total income of £447k and reported expenditure of £432k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Forge Community Church registered as a charity?

The Forge Community Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2003 as charity number 1101080. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Forge Community Church?

The Forge Community Church is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Forge Community Church operate?

The Forge Community Church operates across 8 areas, including Chad, Croatia, Ethiopia and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Forge Community Church a registered charity?

Yes — The Forge Community Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101080.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
8 December 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4004530
Charity Number
1101080

Trustees

Jeremy Andrew Ling
Lois Sparkes
Michael Christopher Walsh
Oliver Westmancott
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Cobbold
Stephen James Fenning
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen John Urwin
Susanna Mary Sharp Donaldson

Also Known As

  • Mendlesham Christian Fellowship
  • Mcf

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